Trail cameras are not illegal on NY public. How many cameras are we seeing on public land? I have yet to see one cell camera and I’ve put the miles down. Never had my hunting experience effected, by the legal tactics others are using. (Jack lighting and road hunting, is another topic)..From what I understand the western states that have banned them are having some issues in areas where water is scarce, and people are crowding those water sources, with blinds and cameras, not really an issue in our area.